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Clara Estelline Mikeworth

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Clara Estelline MikeworthOBIT Clara Mikeworth
September 2, 1929 – April 4, 2015
BELLEVUE – Clara Estelline Mikeworth, 85, passed away April 4, 2015 in Bowie, TX.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. April 7 at The White Family Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. April 8 at the First Baptist Church of Bellevue. Burial will follow at Bellevue Cemetery.
Estelline was born Sept. 2, 1929 in Vashti to J.D. and Daphna (Bennett) Bridgewater. She married Henry Neal Mikeworth on May 6, 1946 in Henrietta.
Estelline was a full time homemaker earlier in her life raising two sons. She actively participated in their schools as president of the PTA and other volunteer associations. Once her sons were grown she entered the workforce taking a secretary position and then becoming a travel agent until her retirement.
Estelline was a lifelong member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and continued her volunteer work with the Women’s Auxillary at Bowie Memorial Hospital, Bowie Senior Citizens and Bellevue Volunteer Fire Department. She maintained an active life in the order of Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile.
Estelline was past worthy matron of Geneva, IL post No. 595 and twice worthy matron of post No. 978 of Bluegrove as well as past queen of Shelomi post No. 43 of Wichita Falls.
She had also achieved highest honors as grand marshall of order of Eastern Star in Illinois in 1981, grand lecturer of Illinois in 1980, grand representative of South Carolina in 1980 and of Texas in 1981.
She is preceded in death by her parents, J.D. and Daphna Bridgewater; and her beloved husband, Henry Neal Mikeworth.
Estelline is survived by two sons, Herbert Mikeworth and wife Linda, Mendon, IL; Larry Mikeworth and wife Marsha, Newark, OH; two grandchildren, Tonya Gilmore and Joseph Mikeworth; great grandchild, Tyler Gilmore; numerous nieces and nephews; and numerous grand nieces and grand nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Shriners Childrens Hospital at 6977 Main Street, Houston, TX 77030 or Ladies Auxillary at Bowie Memorial Hospital at 705 E Greenwood Ave, Bowie, TX 76230.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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John Wesley Woods

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July 4, 1954 – May 5, 2026
NOCONA – John Wesley Woods, 71, died on May 5, 2026.
A private family service will be at a later date.
He was born to Otha Lee and Ruby Dean Allison Woods on July 4, 1954, in El Paso. He worked for the City of Nocona for many years, serving in a variety of roles, primarily at the water plant. He married Robin O’Neal on April 14, 2007 in Nocona.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather; and brothers, Larry Woods and Jay Woods.
He is survived by his wife, Robin Woods, Nocona; children, Michelle Sutton, Nocona and John C. Woods, Wichita Falls; stepchildren, Wacey White, Terral and Whitney Eldred; brothers, Otha Woods, Burleson and Mike Woods, Rockwall; and 11 grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Nocona Volunteer Fire Department, Lucky Paw’s Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 595, Nocona, TX 76255 or Jean’s Men’s Bible Class, P.O. Box 277, Nocona, TX76255.

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Corina Mincher

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November 23, 1945 – May 14, 2026
NOCONA – Corina Mincher, 80, died on May 14, 2026.
There will be a graveside service on May 17 at Ryan Cemetery, Ryan, OK with Pastor Rick Tarpley officiating. Pallbearers will be Joey Beverage, Derik Beverage, Rodney Beverage, Kendell Fleming, Savanna Nail and Aimee Sowell. Honorary Pallbearers are, Joe Smith, Wyatt Beverage and Nora Flores.
She was born on Nov. 23, 1945 in Atoka, OK to Ben and Mary Thompson Mincher. She worked at the Nursing Home in Nocona for most of her life. She grew up going to the Baptist church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Malinda Beverage Marshall; one granddaughter and siblings, Lee Roy, Pam, Sue, Dub, Houston, Lisa, Ruthie May and twin sister, Loriena.
She is survived by her children, Lana Greer, Nocona, Richard Beverage, Bowie, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

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Barbara Gail Noble

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July 15, 1955 – May 7, 2026
HENRIETTA – Barbara Gail Noble, 70, passed away on May 7, 2026.
The family received friends between 6-8 p.m. on May 11 at Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Henrietta.
A graveside service was st 10 a.m. on May 12 at Hope Cemetery in Henrietta with Roger Deerinwater officiating.
Barbara was born on July 15, 1955 in Fort Worth to Roland Dale and Lorena (Taylor) Proctor. She married Robert Noble on July 9, 1989. Barbara was a private duty nurse for many years and took care of her mother. She served as president, and owned and operated Abner’s Nutrition Center since 2004. Barbara was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her father, Roland Dale Proctor; brother, Robert Dale Proctor; sister, Sherry Lynn Howard and granddaughter, Racey Sternadel.
She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Robert Noble; mother, Lorena Proctor; two sons, Matthew Sternadel and wife Terry, and Mitchell Sternadel and wife Crystal; step-children, Robert C. Noble, Denise Casey and husband Paul, and Bethany Razavizaqdeh and husband Michael; two sisters, Teresa Grant and Bonita Proctor; 11 grandchildren, Bailey, Hunter, Laci, Tyler, Hannah, Kiley, Chauncey, Phoenix, Alexis, Alexander and Jaidyn; three great-grandchildren, Tripp, Millie and Bennett; and several nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.owensandbrumley.com.
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